Plot
Socially inept garbage man Simon is befriended by Henry Fool, a witty roguish, but talentless novelist. Henry opens a magical world of literature to Simon who turns his hand to writing the 'great American poem'. As Simon begins his controversial ascent to the dizzying heights of Nobel Prize winning poet, Henry sinks to a life of drinking in low-life bars. The two friends fall out and lose touch until Henry's criminal past catches up with him and he needs Simon's help to flee the country.
Written by
Hal Hartley
Directed by
Hal Hartley
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Shooting Gallery, True Fiction Pictures
Languages
English
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination total
Trailers
Scores
# of Votes
8,051
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA